GRACE TORONTO CHURCH BULLETIN
WE’RE GLAD YOU’VE JOINED US TODAY.
WHO WE ARE.
We are a community of city-centred, gospel-focused people striving to serve and renew Toronto through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
WHO WE WELCOME.
We welcome people of all races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds and faiths – both religious and irreligious.
WHO WE BELIEVE IN.
We believe Christ is relevant to every person in every situation, and we want to help you discover him.
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GOD CALLS
CALL TO WORSHIP
—from Luke 1:46-50, NIV
LEADER:
My soul magnifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
ALL:
for the Mighty One has done great things for us—
holy is his name.
His mercy extends from generation to generation.
SONG - MIGHTY TO SAVE
(© 2006 Hillsong Publishing. CCLI # 4591782.)
Ev’ryone needs compassion
Love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Ev’ryone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Saviour
The hope of nations
Saviour He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Ev’rything I believe in
Now I surrender
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing
For the glory of the risen King
Jesus
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing
For the glory of the risen King
SONG - ONE THING REMAINS
(© 2010 ChristaJoy Music Publishing; Mercy / Vineyard Publishing; Bethel Music Publishing. CCLI # 5508444)
Higher than the mountains that I face
Stronger than the power of the grave
Constant in the trial and the change
One thing remains
One thing remains
Your love Your love Your love will never change
Your love never fails
It never gives up
Never runs out on me
(REPEAT)
Your love
On and on and on and on it goes
It overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never ever have to be afraid
One thing remains
One thing remains
In death in life I'm confident and
Cover'd by the power of Your great love
My debt is paid there's nothing that
Can separate my heart from Your great love
Your love
SONG - 10,000 REASONS
(© 2011 Thankyou Music, Said And Done Music, and SHOUT! Publishing. CCLI # 6016351)
Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
The sun comes up it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
You're rich in love and You're slow to anger
Your name is great and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermore
GOD CLEANSES
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
LEADER:
Lord, we are like sheep, and we get lost.
We forget the needs of our neighbors
and do not love you above all else.
We need a Savior, so we long for Jesus.
Come, fill our lives, Jesus.
ALL:
Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
—John 3:16, NRSV
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him
may not perish but may have eternal life.
SONG OF ASSURANCE - GOD SO LOVED
(© 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia; Small City Music. CCLI # 7102394)
For God so loved the world
That He gave His only Son
That whosoever believes will not perish
They shall have eternal life
I shall hold to the cross
I shall hold to God alone
For His love has salvaged me
For His love has set me free
I shall wait upon the Lord
I shall wait upon His Word
And by His grace I am released
By His grace I am redeemed
By His precious blood
I have been set free
For the glory of Jesus' Name
I surrender all now to Christ alone
In Jesus I am saved
Yes they shall have eternal life
PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY
COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS
GRACE GATHERINGS REGISTRATION OPEN
Want to join a Grace Gathering? Our Summer semester registration will be opened between MAY 1- 15, 2024. To register and learn more about our Grace Gatherings, please go to, gracetoronto.ca/grace-gatherings.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY MOCKTAIL MINGLE
Kick off your summer with lunch and a mocktail-making adventure hosted by Women’s Ministry Sunday June 2, 2023 from 12 – 2 pm. Learn how to make that favourite Mocktail and in turn offer it up in hospitality to friends and neighbours. Seating is limited. Register at gracetoronto.ca/events
DINNER & PRAYER
Join us for an evening of Dinner & Prayer at Grace Toronto Church on Wednesday MAY 15. Dinner will be from 6-7PM & group prayer time from 7-8PM. Dinner will be provided for those who register in advance online at gracetoronto.ca/events.
GRACE GOLF CLASSIC
Golfers of all skill levels are invited to the annual Grace Golf Classic. The tournament will take place on Saturday, June 15, at Remington Golf Club. Cost is $115 or $90 for seniors. Email dave@daveandshen.com by JUNE 2 to register.
YOUNG ADULTS AFTER SERVICE LUNCH
Are you between the ages of 18 and 25? Do you like food and friendship? Stick around after service on May 19th for a young adults lunch in the St. Andrew's Hall (2nd floor). Cost is $5.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
DILIGENGE (2 Kings 14:1-22) King Amaziah, who succeeded his father, continued to lead the nation of Judah into idolatry and worship of false gods. Instead of repenting, he adopted. May we be reminded to let our diligence to the Lord prevent us continuing to fall into significant sins.
SUPPORT
If you are in any form of need or if you are able to help others, please visit http://www.gracetoronto.ca/help or visit http://www.gracetoronto.ca/prayer to submit your prayers.
DIACONATE
The Diaconate exists to contribute to the flourishing of gospel-centered community by meeting the practical needs of our church community, and extending help and compassion to those experiencing hardship or difficult circumstances.
OFFERING
To set up your online giving or to learn more about giving options, visit gracetoronto.ca/give-online.
GOD COMMUNES
SCRIPTURE READING
1 JOHN 5: 14-21 (ESVUK)
1 John 5:14-21
14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
16 If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that. 17 All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death.
18 We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. 19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. 20 We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
21 Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.
SERMON
Dan MacDonald
Q&A
Text your questions to 416-830-0335
SONG OF RESPONSE - ONLY A HOLY GOD
(© 2016 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Integrity's Praise! Music, CityAlight Music. CCLI # 7073332)
Who else commands all the hosts of heaven
Who else could make every king bow down
Who else can whisper and darkness trembles
Only a Holy God
What other beauty demands such praises
What other splendour outshines the sun
What other majesty rules with justice
Only a Holy God
Come and behold Him
The One and the Only
Cry out sing holy
Forever a Holy God
Come and worship the Holy God
What other glory consumes like fire
What other power can raise the dead
What other name remains undefeated
Only a Holy God
Who else could rescue me from my failing
Who else would offer His only Son
Who else invites me to call Him Father
Only a Holy God
Only my Holy God
COMMUNION
PRAYER FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR TRUTH
Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open me to the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing and that leads to the life you promise. Amen.
PRAYER OF BELIEF
Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever dared admit, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt on the cross, taking what I deserved in order to offer me complete forgiveness. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my Saviour and Lord. Amen.
GOD COMMISSIONS
BENEDICTION
—based on Philippians 4:7
May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
Would you like prayer? Send us an email at prayer@gracetoronto.ca. We would love to intercede for you!
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